Costco Wholesale
Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Herniated discs — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Costco Wholesale | Report ID | 2021032476 |
| Address | 791 North Krocks Road | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18106 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Herniated discs | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -75.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been stocking the cooler/freezer area. While moving a box, the employee felt a sharp pain. The employee was hospitalized with a bulging disk.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2021, a worker at Costco Wholesale in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered herniated discs to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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